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to donate quilts to aid hurrican victims

This might be a good way to donate. Sounds very organized. AQS members rally to aid Hurricane Katrina's victims

All of us have watched in horror, as Hurricane Katrina pounded the Gulf Coast this week. Quilters are always ready to lend a helping hand when needed. We are depending on that generosity as we launch AQS Quilters to the Rescue.

The American Quilter's Society will act as a repository for quilts to be donated to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. This will be a long-term commitment. We will receive quilts into our warehouse and pack them to be shipped on to the disaster areas, when and where requested by the aid groups. Our Paducah, Kentucky location is the perfect launch point for the aid. We are asking for completed bed quilts and baby quilts only. Do not send quilting supplies, wallhangings, or unfinished quilts.

With colder weather just two months away, quilts made with loving care, will offer comfort to those facing winter and rebuilding their lives. As many as a million people may be left homeless due to this catastrophic disaster. It is likely that many people will be in shelters and other relocation facilities through much of the winter. Quilts will be needed! So spread the word!

Send donated quilts to:

AQS Quilters to the Rescue

c/o American Quilter's Society

5801 Kentucky Dam Road

Paducah , KY 42003

For those of you wishing to donate money instead, we suggest a donation to NOVA (National Organization for Victim Assistance). They will be providing long-term assistance on many levels. You may go to their Web site at

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or send checks to NOVA, 510 King Street, Suite 424, Alexandria, VA 22314, or call them at 703-525-NOVA.

For an optional AQS Quilters to the Rescue quilt label, go to

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and download the PDF. The label will be available on line on Thursday, September 1 st.

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KJ
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Thank you for posting this, I've printed the info to keep on hand over the next while. I know that many of us will be glad to know there's something small we can do to help these people. Deeply saddened, allyson in guelph, ontario

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Allyson Brown

thanks! I forwarded this information along to my guild newsletter editor. I was talking to her today so I know that she plans to work on it tomorrow. Hopefully there will be room in that issue.

marcella

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Marcella Peek

Sorry, just had to fix my typing error! There will be a group of art quilters making quilts for sale (or perhaps auction) at a later date, with the money being donated to the Red Cross or other relief. I'm sure these will be fabulous. When they go online for sales, I'll post a link.

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KJ

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Susan Laity Price

I wanted to help too and was thrilled to receive the email regarding the IQF here in Houston. As it turns out, I received a call from my PTO president this morning after getting everyone to school. We had families at my sons elementary school this morning trying to enroll their kids (we are about 1/2 mile from the Astrodome.) These kids only have what they came with. I have pulled out enough materials to make 5 quick/birthed/tied blankets for the kids of this family and the PTO will work with me to purchase more materials for other kids who show up at our school.

My husband has made two rent houses available in our area for the families who have shown up at our school and since they are unfurnished we are trying to come up with bedding/cooking equipment and any clothes that may be suitable for these kids.

If you happen to live in the Houston area and would like to give some specific help to a specific family, please feel free to email me off list and I will be more than happy to come to you if you have anything to offer these families in this neighborhood.

Thank you with all my heart, Tina, in refugee camp Houston

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Tina

Bless you ((((Tina and family))))

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maryd

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